Funding Opportunity: Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP)

The Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service has announced a funding opportunity for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) for Fiscal Year 2026. This notice provides details on the program and how to apply for available grants.

Agency Name Change Rule

The Department of Agriculture has issued a rule to reflect an agency name change. This rule pertains to the Rural Housing and Community Development Service and the Rural Utilities Service. The change was published in the Federal Register on January 16, 1996.

Processing Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Loan Requests

The Department of Agriculture, through multiple rural development agencies, has proposed a rule to establish procedures for processing Section 515 Rural Rental Housing (RRH) loans. This proposed rule aims to update and clarify policies and authorizations related to these housing loans.

Correction: Processing Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Loans

The Department of Agriculture, through multiple agencies including the Rural Housing and Community Development Service, issued a correction regarding the processing of Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Loans. This notice clarifies procedures for these housing loan programs.

Deletion of Obsolete CFR Sections Farm Service Agency Programs

The Department of Agriculture, through multiple agencies including the Farm Service Agency, has removed obsolete sections from Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These deletions pertain to programs formerly administered by the Farmers Home Administration and are intended to streamline regulations.

Consolidated Farm Service Agency Rule

The Department of Agriculture, through the Rural Housing and Community Development Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and Rural Utilities Service, published a rule consolidating Farm Service Agency functions. This rule was published in the Federal Register on September 24, 1997.

OneRD Guaranteed Loan Regulation

The Department of Agriculture, through its Rural Utilities Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Business-Cooperative Service, has published a final rule establishing the OneRD Guaranteed Loan Regulation. This rule consolidates and updates regulations for guaranteed loan programs across these agencies.

Proposed Information Collection: Form RD 410-8 Applicant Reference Letter

The Rural Housing Service has published a 60-day notice of proposed information collection for Form RD 410-8, the "Applicant Reference Letter" used for credit references. This notice initiates a public comment period, allowing interested parties to provide feedback on the proposed collection.

Notice of Funding Opportunities for Economic and Community Development Program

The Department of Agriculture, through its Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service, has issued a notice announcing funding opportunities for the Strategic Economic and Community Development Program for Fiscal Year 2026. This notice outlines available grants and programs aimed at fostering economic growth and community improvement in rural areas.

Rescinding 30-Day Eviction Notice Rules for Multi-Family Housing

The Rural Housing Service is rescinding its 30-day notification requirements for evictions based on nonpayment of rent in multi-family housing properties. This rule removes a previously established procedural obligation for property managers.